https://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/05/27/finger-amputations-and-revision-finger-amputations-what-patients-should-know-%e2%9c%8b%f0%9f%a9%b9%e2%9a%a0%ef%b8%8f/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shutterstock_490237039.jpgFinger Amputation Houston TXA finger amputation is one of the most traumatic hand injuries a person can experience. These injuries often happen suddenly during work accidents, power tool injuries, farming incidents, industrial trauma, vehicle accidents, or crush injuries. In a matter of seconds, a person can go from normal daily activity to facing pain, bleeding, loss of function, and emotional shock.2026-05-27T15:59:55+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/services/2026-05-13T16:45:48+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/05/13/how-skin-grafts-help-preserve-limbs-after-severe-injury-%f0%9f%a9%b9%f0%9f%a6%b5%f0%9f%9a%91/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shutterstock_738818389.jpgAmputation Wound CareSkin grafts are commonly used in reconstructive surgery to help cover wounds, protect exposed tissue, reduce infection risk, and support healing. While many people think of skin grafts only in burn care, they are also a major part of trauma reconstruction and limb preservation. In the right situation, grafting can help save function, improve healing, and sometimes help prevent amputation.2026-05-13T16:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/04/29/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-carpal-tunnel-surgery-%e2%8f%b1%ef%b8%8f%e2%9c%8b/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/shutterstock_2704991813.jpgHow Long Does It Take to Recover from Carpal Tunnel Surgery?arpal tunnel syndrome develops when the median nerve becomes compressed at the wrist. This can cause numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the hand. When symptoms do not improve with splints, medications, or injections, surgery may be recommended. Dr. Robert Kratschmer, board certified plastic surgeon, performs open carpal tunnel surgery, a well-established method that focuses on relieving pressure on the nerve by releasing the tight ligament in the wrist.2026-04-29T20:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/04/23/most-patients-wait-too-long-for-carpal-tunnel-surgery-heres-why-%e2%8f%b3%e2%9c%8b/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/shutterstock_2158437873.jpgCarpal Tunnel Surgery in HoustonHand surgeon for hand pain 2026-04-23T17:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.com/office-location/2026-04-16T19:12:25+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/insurance/2026-04-16T19:06:48+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/schedule/2026-04-16T19:00:08+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/about-the-surgeon/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dr-robert-krastschmer-profile-photo-pic-1-1.pngdr robert krastschmer profile photo pic (1)https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dr-robert-krastschmer-profile-photo-pic-1.pngDr Robert KratschmerDr. Robert Kratschmer is a board-certified plastic surgeon and native Texan who practices in the greater Houston area, with his primary office located in Friendswood, Texas.2026-04-16T16:59:43+00:00weekly0.6https://carpaltunnelmd.com/2026/04/16/are-your-hands-falling-asleep-at-night-it-could-be-carpal-tunnel/https://carpaltunnelmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/shutterstock_2460313215.jpgMature,,Hands,And,Pain,With,Injury,Or,Arthritis,In,Workplace2026-04-16T16:18:50+00:00monthlyhttps://carpaltunnelmd.comdaily1.02026-05-27T15:59:55+00:00